Dubai Capitals He won Desert snakes By six wickets in a thrilling contest at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, securing a much-needed win in the 13th match of the tournament. T20 international league 2025. The Capitals team easily achieved a modest target of 140 goals, thanks to the brilliant performance of Gulbuddin Nayeb, who was named player of the match for his outstanding contribution in all aspects.
Desert Vipers ends at 139
After opting to bowl first, the Capitals' spinners made an immediate impact, restricting the Desert Vipers to an under-par total of 139. The Vipers struggled to build partnerships as wickets fell at regular intervals.
Alex Hales top-scored with 34 runs off 31 balls, hitting two fours and two sixes. Sharvan Rutherford contributed 27 off 24, including one four and three sixes, while Dan Lawrence scored 24 runs. However, the rest of the batting line-up failed to capitalize, with Sam Curran, Azam Khan and Tanish Suri unable to make significant contributions.
The Capitals players put in a disciplined performance. Zaheer Khan and Dushmantha Chameera were the standout players, taking three wickets each. Zaheer Khan, though a bit costly, broke key partnerships, while Chameera's late batting ended the innings efficiently. Haider Ali, Obed Makkoi, Sikandar Raza and Gulbuddin Naib all chipped in their wickets to keep the pressure on the Vipers.
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Gulbuddin Nayeb takes Dubai Capitals home
The Capitals started their chase shakily, losing early wickets when Ben Dunk, Shai Hope and Khalid Shah departed cheaply. At 42/3, the chase looked perilous, but Gulbuddin Naib steadied the innings with a scintillating knock.
Naib smashed 78 off 51 balls, including three fours and five towering fours, showing his composure and aggressiveness. His partnership with Reda, who contributed 24 of 26, stabilized the innings and took the match away from the Vipers. Najibullah Zadran pitched a quiet finish with 10 runs off 10. Capitals He reached the finish line in 17.4 overs with 6 wickets in hand.
For the Vipers, Lockie Ferguson was the pick of the bowlers, taking two wickets for 29 runs in four overs. Mohammad Amir bowled accurately, taking one wicket for 31 runs in 3.4 overs. Despite their efforts, the total number proved too small to be defensible.
Dubai Capitals won by six wickets
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